And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19
I go to the commissary once a month to get most of our staples. Consequently, it is a big, time-consuming trip. My attitude is usually positive, but today, I really got an attitude check.
I was walking through the aisles, filling my second cart, and happened to be near a woman who was speaking under her breath as she put each thing into her cart. This is nothing unusual…I often do it myself, marking off my list carefully as I go.
As she leaned in to get something near me, though, I heard something that made me stop in my tracks…and gave me a glimpse of the Divine.
What she was saying each time she put something into her cart was, “You are good.”
My breath caught.
Not being shy, I touched her arm a few moments later and said, “I have to ask…are you thanking the Lord each time you put something in your cart?”
“Yes,” she replied simply.
Tears in my eyes, I said, “That’s beautiful.”
She smiled slightly and moved on to continue to fill her cart.
I, however, was rooted in place. Tears fell down my cheeks. I felt both blessed and humbled.
Two full carts. Six years without Keith. Every time I need something, and most of the time when I want something.
You. Are. Good.
I think I am a thankful person. I certainly try to be. But I go to the commissary each month without really thanking the God of the universe for His infinite, patient, precise care of me.
You. Are. Good.
I learned a lesson today, one that I pray never leaves me, one that is still bringing me to tears.
You. Are. Good.
This sweet lady and her mom were in line behind me, and I had the opportunity to talk to them again. Still with tears in my eyes, I said, “You have touched me today.”
Still just a slight smile, and a humble, “I’m glad. Thanks.”
No, really, thank you, sweet sister…and thank You, dear Father.
You. Are. Good.
Oh my!!!
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What a wonderful blessing for you Liz. God. is. good. Love, Sue Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 17:04:35 +0000 To: strawberrysue@msn.com